Archive for June 20th, 2012

The G20 world leaders have for the first time, recognised the importance of Travel & Tourism as a driver of jobs, growth and economic recovery. The Leaders’ Declaration from the annual meeting of the G20 held in Los Cabos, Mexico, on 18-19 June states “we recognize the role of travel and tourism as a vehicle […]

European City tourism grew overall by around 5.9 % last year with international bed nights increasing by a staggering 8% – despite the gloomy economic backdrop. The results were presented at the European Cities Marketing BRIC conference in Zagreb this month during the launch of the 8th Edition of the ECM Benchmarking Report . The report, […]

For the third time Gdansk receives a high place in the statistical ranking. Both in the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) and Poland Convention Bureau (PCB) statistic reports Gdansk holds the third place after Warsaw and Krakow. Gdansk took the same place in newly published report of Union of International Associations Meetings(UIA), where Poland, with […]

During the event, which took place yesterday(June 19th ), the award-winners picked up the trophies that recognise the Best Stands at FITUR, the Best Active Tourism Products and the Best Piece of Tourism Research, as acknowledged by the FITUR/Jorge Vila Fradera Forum Madrid, 19th June 2012. The International Tourism Trade Fair staged the presentation ceremony […]

The Retreat at The Brewery to be host venue for Mo*Vida Olympic pop-up London June 2012: Mo*Vida, London’s popular VIP club, set in the heart of Soho, has teamed up with The Brewery, the premier event and dining company, in East London, to host an array of private events over the course of the London Summer […]

Church House Conference Centre has played host to another high profile international event, attracting delegates from all over the world. The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) chose the Westminster venue as the location for its 11th international conference when it was held in May. The biennial conference attracted 600 women judges from 50 countries […]

Tourism experts from international organizations, United Nations agencies and the tourism public and private sector have outlined how green innovation in tourism can drive sustainable development by reducing costs, boosting revenue, creating jobs and improving resource efficiency (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 19 June). The Rio+20 event `Green Innovation in Tourism´, co-hosted by the Organisation for […]

Next September, Seville Conference and Exhibition Centre will officially make use of its facilities enlargement for the first time by holding a macro scientific Conference with more than 3,500 attendants It will be composed of five large conferences with an economic impact of 17 million euros in Seville and will generate over 46,500 night stays […]

As the country prepares to host the greatest show on earth this summer, VisitBritain has recruited three sporting legends in a new marketing push to inspire potential visitors to explore the whole of Britain. Three-times Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medallist Boris Becker, the last undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis and Ryder Cup winning captain, Colin Montgomerie have […]

Fresh initiatives, greater focus and an increasing awareness that responsible tourism should top the industry agenda has contributed to the success of WTM World Responsible Tourism Day, in association with the UNWTO. The next WTM World Responsible Tourism Day is on Wednesday 7 November at ExCeL London. Responsible tourism events are planned for Tuesday, Wednesday […]

$24 million to be injected into economy; BESydney highlights social legacies Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has been instrumental in securing the IUCN World Parks Congress for the harbour city in 2014. The event, to be held at Sydney Olympic Park, is set to attract 3,000 delegates and inject around $24 million into the New South […]

KUCHING, June 2012: The ICCA Asia Pacific Educational Seminar (APES) is held in conjunction with the annual ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter Client/ Supplier Business Workshop, which will take place from the 4th to 6th July 2012 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Asia Pacific Chapter organise the […]

LONDON, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – A combination of the coming summer and flailing Euro has led to record bookings for holidays in Greece, say Holiday Hypermarket- British travellers are not dissuaded by news of upheaval in Greece as a spike in bookings has indicated travellers are seeking summer holidays in the land of the ancients, say Holiday Hypermarket. Between January […]

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NASHVILLE AND GAYLORD OPRYLAND HEADLINE ACTS Nashville, the world’s capital of country music and now home to more than 120 live music venues playing rock, pop, gospel, blues, soul and jazz, is to be the city for ibtm america 2016. Bringing the event dedicated to the meetings, events and incentive industry to Nashville follows the […]

World Travel Market London 2015 is delighted to announce India Tourism as the sponsor of its prestigious WTM Buyers’ Club as it looks to promote India to the global travel industry as a safe and year-round luxury destination.

Hosted buyers, visitors and exhibitors have united in their overwhelming support for The Meetings Show, which welcomed 4,413* meetings industry professionals, of which 2,876 were unique visitors, to Olympia, London between 7 and 9 July, 2015.

The WTM Portfolio’s four spring events have seen a phenomenal 30% increase in senior travel industry buyers from its Buyers’ Clubs attending the array of leading events around the globe for the travel industry.

London, May 27th 2015 Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare has been selected to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015. Set to take place on Saturday, June 20th, the dazzling red-carpet ceremony will welcome hospitality leaders and luminaries from across the regions.